Press Releases

Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Keep Pinellas Beautiful, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance, are proud to sponsor a vibrant and educational World Oceans Day celebration on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Something squeaky and adorable is coming back to Clearwater Marine Aquarium – capybaras! Starting Memorial Day Weekend, guests can once again enjoy the charming chaos of the Capybara Chillout, featuring a new family of four 8-week-old capybaras ready to win hearts and steal the show.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is thrilled to present “An Evening with Dr. Sylvia Earle,” National Geographic’s Explorer at Large, and one of the world’s leading oceanographers. Known as “Her Deepness,” to her fans, Dr. Earle will be the guest speaker at “Echoes of the Ocean: A Marine Life Speaker Series”on May 20, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at CMA.

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, a leader in full-service wedding and corporate catering, has been named as the exclusive caterer for Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). With more than 40 years of providing culinary excellence for Florida’s most prestigious weddings and corporate events, Puff ‘n Stuff is proud to bring its high level of service and expertise to this iconic marine conservation facility.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium invites the public to experience an unforgettable evening of fashion and purpose with the “Oceania Couture” Fashion Performance on Saturday, May 10, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Held in the elegant Jacobson Ballroom, this unique event brings together high fashion and ocean conservation — just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) will present its highly anticipated AquaGala on April 26, a luxurious event aimed at supporting the Aquarium’s ongoing rescue, rehabilitation and release initiatives. With the theme of “Disco Under the Sea,” guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening of ocean-inspired cuisine provided by CMA’s new exclusive caterer, Puff ‘n Stuff, signature cocktails, sparkling décor and live entertainment, all in support of CMA’s mission to protect marine life.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Government of Canada’s Local Engagement Action Fund (LEAF), which will expand climate change and marine conservation efforts in Belize. This new 18-month grant of $48,812 Canadian dollars has been awarded to our local Belize chapter, CMARI-Belize, to strengthen their efforts within Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary to protect this critical habitat, build the resilience of the local community residing within its environs, and reduce the impacts of climate change in this protected area.